The bearings should come out easily as they are not pressed in or anything. For me it was more difficult to get the seal out as i didn't have any replacements back then. Do you have a workshop manual? I have some digitalised so i can send you a copy if needed.

I have saved this bearign seal to my Ebay favourites: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Wellendichtringe-Simmering-48-x-63-x-11-WA-A-BA-TRA-DA-CB-SC-/380661015378?pt=W%C3%A4lz_Kugel_Rollenlager&var=&hash=item58a12a2352 This should be the correct seal but it's been a long time since i ordered these so check you...

Gear boxes changed clutch slave cylinder location from earlier models as well, not sure if any internal changes occurred. There were many changes made to the mechanical parts over the years and there were three different final ratios if i remember correctly. The Variant models had shorter ratios th...

Gotta love the Kamei spoler! I've been thinking about installing one. Could you take a picture how it looks like from the side when the car is back on the ground?

Eber takes from 0.2 to 0.7 litres/hour. It uses more petrol when the engine isn't producing heat. So drive hard to save petrol!

Looking similar.... but something has changed since... http://www.tunacan.net/t4corner/pics/custom_wagon.jpg Taken from tunacan.net where i found the picture: "Total VW magazine ran this car as a feature in the spring of 2000. It featured the stock 1700cc engine, lowered suspension, 17" custom wheel...

There has been several manufacturers making 411 model cars but only three who made 412's. 411's were made by: Siku (2-door, early car with oval headlights, hidiously expensive) Schuco (2-door, early car but less expensive) Stelco (2-door, sinlge piece molded plastic) Märklin (4-door with every door ...

I have several different wiring looms, relays, switches etc. for the Eberspächer BA4 heater. I'm currently restoring a 4-door 412 and the previous owner has removed the heater. Could you guys help me and send pictures of relay and wiring installations of your cars? I know I have BA4 parts from atlea...

Cool! Have to start searching for this magazine. Hope it's available here in Finland too!

Any news about this one? Can't wait to get the mag!

Won't work. VW changed the whole front design when they facelifted the 411 to 412. Every visible body panel is different from inside out and the two models only share the same front body frame.

Ok, so Rapido is a bit like CombiCamp. CombiCamp is more like a tent on the wheels 'though. I know my 412's been used for towing a caravan as there's wiring that's been markekd for it. It was also equipped for two batteries :shock: I'd love to buy a period caravan but i'm still bit worried about how...

Cool find! Could you take a picture where the whole caravan is shown with the lid open? What do youthink about the towing capabilities os the 412? I've been dreaming of a CombiCamp as i think it would be light enough for these cars. But what about a proper caravan? How is it in cross winds for examp...

I'm not too familiar with the D-jet yet, as the car i've had for longer has twin carburetors. But i've read a lot about these as my new project has the D-jet. I've understood that vacuum leaks can cause a lot of problems too as they will disturb the D-jets function. Change the injector seals, all va...

I've heard that a Volvo 740 sill is quite good match but haven't been able to compare them myself. I'm ordering a pair of sills from a local panel beater as they are otherwise impossible to get... The type 4 sill is so simple it shouldn't cost a lot to order a hand made pair. I've drawn the profile ...

Ok, it seems Rapidshare has changed their policy and you'll have to wait 5 mins till you can strat downloading... Does anyone know a good file server?

The partsbook link i gave should be for complete partsbook with explded views, partnumbers and descriptions. I'll have to check the links again. Odd...

Atleast 411 has type 3 brake drums in the rear and i think VW didn't change those like they did with the front brakes when they modified the 411 into 412. Part number for the VW 411 drum is 311-501-615F and for the shoe 311-609-537E. Also everything else in the type 4 rear drum is numbered 311-..som...

Now i saw it! A yellow, late type 3. Lots of cool cars on that ad!

I spotted these cars: BMW Isetta, Ford Anglia, MGB GT, Renault 4, Fiat 850, but no Volkswagens.

Beetle and type 4 steerig wheels are intercahngeable and they have the same splines. I have a steering wheel in my '72 411 that came out of a beetle that was made the same year.

Aren't those just ordinary rubber fuel hoses? You can buy them from any car parts retailer. Take the old one out and show it in the shop. They'll give you a new hose with a correct diameter. This pic shows the 411 configuration. There are some slight differences between 411 and 412 but nothing remar...

I added some download links for my digitalized manual collection to the members area. As only couple of people have noticed them I decided to mention about it here. There are workshop manuals, body repair book, parts book etc.

Yes, that is a type 4 transmission and you can use its clutch slave sylinder. New cylinders haven't been available for ages and sourcing a repair kit is very difficult too.
But i've heard lot's of good about this place: http://www.pastparts.co.uk/
I'm sure they can rebuild your clutch parts.

Check out these pages: http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/en/list+coachfittings+and+body+parts~wing+piping/ They have very similar T-profile beading that is used on type 4's. The beadign is available in black, white and silver, but you can panit them any colour you wish as the beading is made of plast...